Weather in March in Switzerland
Considering a trip to Switzerland this March and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Switzerland in March?
Switzerland offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In March, one might encounter temperatures that range from very cold to mild, and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from very cold in Ulrichen at -1°C to mild in Balerna at 14°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 4°C in Balerna and -9°C in Ulrichen. March is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
Precipitation
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snowfall in Sta Maria Val Müstair with an average of 67 mm to high snowfall in Quarten with 145 mm.Average sunshine
Zermatt enjoys a balanced 137 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.For a closer look at March's conditions in Switzerland, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Switzerland's yearly weather, check out our Switzerland climate page.
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What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in Switzerland?
Zermatt
In March Zermatt generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C and high monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Grindelwald
In March Grindelwald generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Nendaz
In March Nendaz generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Zürich
In March Zürich generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Davos
In March Davos generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Switzerland.
Is March the best time to visit Switzerland?
In our view, March might not be the best time to travel to Switzerland with often poor weather in Zermatt.
On average, the best time to visit Switzerland is in August with generally unpleasant weather in Zermatt.
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